Health authorities say Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 21 people. More than half of those killed late Tuesday and early Wednesday reportedly were women and children.

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn from ceasefire negotiations with Hamas, urging Israel to escalate its military offensive in Gaza. Just weeks after expressing optimism about a peace deal, Trump now blames Hamas for acting in bad faith.

New ground and air offensive comes after dozens of Palestinians seeking aid were killed in one of the deadliest incidents in months.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday issued a sharp condemnation of Israel's expanding military operations in the Gaza Strip. "The humanitarian situation in Gaza is disgraceful, it is a scandal that must be ended immediately,

Protesters in Tel Aviv took to the streets on Tuesday (July 22) carrying flour bags and pictures of malnourished children from Gaza, calling for the end of the war on Gaza and the hunger.

Experts warn that Gaza is nearing famine, citing Israel’s blockade and military offensive following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in malnutrition and disease,